BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE

This butternut squash mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and has butternut squash blended in the sauce for added nutrition and flavor.

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Ingredients:

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It’s easy to make in under 30 minutes – you can even save time and energy by using frozen butternut squash (instead of peeling and cutting fresh squash).

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Begin this recipe by cooking the pasta in salted water.

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Next, add 2 tablespoons of butter, the butternut squash, onion and garlic to a large pot cover and cook over medium high heat.

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Transfer the cooked butternut squash mixture to the container of a Vitamix, then add 1 cup milk.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE

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This butternut squash mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and has butternut squash blended in the sauce for added nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients:

pasta

salted butter

butternut squash

garlic

whole milk

onion

all-purpose flour

salt

shredded cheese